A lion’s roar isn’t easily ignored. According to Mary Baker Eddy’s interpretation of St. John’s revelation, “The inaudible voice of Truth is, to the human mind, ‘as when a lion roareth.’ It is heard in the desert and in dark places of fear” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 559). Isn’t it interesting that the voice of Truth is both “inaudible” and as loud as “a lion”? Inaudible, that is, to the ear, but unmistakably rousing to human thought.
In our noisy information age, why does it seem that the voice of Christian Science is sometimes lost in the crowd? One explanation may be that we need to rouse ourselves and state without timidity what is truly distinct and invaluable about this Science!
Mrs. Eddy was masterful at drawing such distinctions. For example, she writes in Science and Health: “Works on metaphysics leave the grand point untouched. They never crown the power of Mind as the Messiah, nor do they carry the day against physical enemies,—even to the extinction of all belief in matter, evil, disease, and death,—nor insist upon the fact that God is all, therefore that matter is nothing beyond an image in mortal mind” (p. 116).
While there are authors and systems of thought that sometimes sound like Christian Science, it’s the “lion’s roar” of divine Science that humanity hungers for most. “Metaphysical healing, or Christian Science, is a demand of the times,” Mrs. Eddy declared. “Every man and every woman would desire and demand it, if he and she knew its infinite value and firm basis” (Miscellaneous Writings 1883–1896, p. 232).
These are perfect touchstones for all those who are preparing and hosting Christian Science lectures. First, establish what makes this Science singularly unique. Then, know that metaphysical healing is actually a “demand of the times” that everyone will desire as they understand it better.
This, in a nutshell, is what we think most about at the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. As we sharpen our message, we’re learning more every day and always exploring new ideas for hosting and sharing lectures in local communities and online. Regardless of the format or venue, what will always distinguish us in the marketplace of ideas is Truth’s inspired voice and the healing proof that results. In this highly collaborative work, we always welcome your ideas and comments! You can reach us at: lecture@christianscience.com.
In accordance with Article XXXI, Section 1, of the Church Manual, the Christian Science Board of Directors has elected the following members to serve as lecturers from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015.
Adams, John Q., C.S.B.
New York City, New York
Anakor, Godwin A., C.S.B.
Enugu, Nigeria
Arneth, Heike, C.S.
Munich, Germany
Bakarey, Bosede F., C.S.B.
Ibadan, Nigeria
Beattie, Mary, C.S.
Canberra, Australian
Capital Territory, Australia
Benson, Jon, C.S.
Los Angeles, California
Bikai, James Pascal, C.S.B.
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Dickinson-Scott, Jane, C.S.B.
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
Falso, Stormy Becker, C.S.B.
Marietta, Georgia
Frederick, Nate, C.S. * *
Boston, Massachusetts
Frizotti, Evelin Castellar D., C.S.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Grimes, Jill, C.S.
Tucson, Arizona
Hanzlik, Christie Cern, C.S. * *
Boulder, Colorado
Harris, Virginia, C.S.B. *
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Helm, Marie, C.S.B.
North Las Vegas, Nevada, and
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Herr, Klaus-Hendrik, C.S.B.
Berlin, Germany
Hohle, Dave, C.S.B.
Chicago, Illinois
Klein, Juliane, C.S.
Berlin, Germany
Lapointe, Laura, C.S. * * *
Lexington, Massachusetts
Lessa, Leide, C.S.B.
Quincy, Massachusetts
Likhi, Sushil Kumar, C.S.B.
Chandigarh, India
Lobl, Tony, C.S. *
London, England
Manchester, Chet, C.S.B.
King Ferry, New York
Mashos, Kari, C.S.B.
Cape Neddick, Maine, and
Athens, Greece
Mata, José de Dios, C.S.B.
Badajoz, Spain, and
Elsah, Illinois
Mavungu, Mabiala, C.S.B.
Brussels, Belgium
McCurties, Mark, C.S.
Elsah, Illinois
McElroy, Tom, C.S.
Boston, Massachusetts
Mehlenbacher, Evan, C.S.B.
Richland, Washington
Milone, Mari, C.S.B.
Montevideo, Uruguay
Moore, Elise L., C.S.B.
Tucson, Arizona, and
Nashville, Tennessee
Nanouche, Michelle, C.S.B.
Paris, France
Niles, Joshua, C.S.
Boise, Idaho
Packer, Beth, C.S.
Berry, New South Wales, Australia
Passaglia, Mónica Esefer, C.S.B.
Caseros, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Prinz, Ulrike, C.S.
Hamburg, Germany
Prinz-Wondollek, Frank, C.S.
Hamburg, Germany
Rivas, Heloísa Gelber, C.S.B.
Boston, Massachusetts
Rodriguez, Lorenzo F., C.S.B.
Miami, Florida
Rodríguez Peláez, José, C.S.B.
Málaga, Spain
Rose, Mary Alice, C.S.B.
Brookeville, Maryland
SaldÍvar, Ricardo E., C.S.
Chicago, Illinois
Signs, Fujiko, C.S.B.
State College, Pennsylvania,
and Tokyo, Japan
Smeke, Enrique, C.S.B.
Newburyport, Massachusetts, and
Miami, Florida
Snorek-Yates, Larissa, C.S.
Boston, Massachusetts
Swinney, Mark, C.S.B.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Talcott, Brian D., C.S.B. *
Berkeley, California
Taylor, Lindsey, C.S.
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Tyler, John M., C.S.B.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Walters, Maryl F., C.S.B.
Saint Louis, Missouri
Ward, Julie Anne, C.S.B.
Atlanta, Georgia
* Available for special audiences
* * Available for Web and youth lectures
* * * Available for Web, youth, and prison lectures
